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1 FOREWORD
This Service Manual contains instructions and advice on service procedures for the Bremshey Treadline
treadmills Ambition, Trail, Pacer and Control.

The primary intention of this Service Manual is to enhance the reader's knowledge of the structures of
the treadmills. Notice that in case of a fault or a malfunction, the component or unit of components in
question, and especially the electronic components, are not to be repaired, instead they must be
replaced with a new component.

The components of the product frame and their locations with the reference and spare part numbers can
best be found in the exploded parts diagrams. Replacing the components does not require special tools,
but assumes a certain level of technical competence and familiarity with basic hand tools.

NB! Always when servicing the treadmill be sure that the power has been switch off and the main cable
is plugged off the power board. Big capacitors on the control board might retain high voltage level even
for several hours after the unit has been plugged off from the power outlet.

VERSION HISTORY
Date Version Author Change description
Electronics, error codes, appendices, TOC first public version
2006-08-7 1.00 PVI
available on the Extranet

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1 FOREWORD 1

VERSION HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................1

2 ELECTRONICS 3

2.1 SERVICE MENUS ....................................................................................................................................3

2.1.1 ENGINEERING MODE ..........................................................................................................................3
2.1.2 TESTING MODE ..................................................................................................................................4
2.1.3 LIFT MOTOR CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................5

3 ERROR TEXTS 7

E1 .......................................................................................................................................................................7
E6 .......................................................................................................................................................................7
E7 .......................................................................................................................................................................8

4 APPENDICES 9

1. LOWER BOARD AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS........................................................................9

2. TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................9
3. TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................10
4. SPARE PART DIAGRAMS..................................................................................................................11

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2 ELECTRONICS
The main electrical components are user interface (B02), power board (B48), motor (B18), lift motor
(B28) speed sensor (B30), and power cable (B27).

B02

B27

B28

B15 (included in B13)

B18

FERRITE RING

B48

B30

Figure 1 Eelectrical components and their connections (numbering refers to spare part diagram)

2.1 SERVICE MENUS

2.1.1 Engineering Mode

1. Enter the engineering mode after switching the treadmill POWER ON by pushing first SELECT and
then ENTER and hold buttons pressed simultaneously
2. The SPEED window shows the treadmill software version number, TIME window shows the software
design year and DISTANCE window shows the design date in MM.DD format
3. Press ENTER to show LDU version number (Display control software)

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4. Press ENTER to show ISP version number

5. Press ENTER to enter KM/MILE switch mode, 1 for KM, 0 for MILE
Switch between the KM or MILE setting by pressing SPEED +/- or ELEVATION +/-
6. Press ENTER to show total distance
7. Press ENTER to show total usage hours
8. Press ENTER to return to the normal mode

2.1.2 Testing Mode

1. Enter the testing mode after switching the treadmill POWER ON by pushing first SELECT and then
SPEED DOWN and hold buttons pressed simultaneously
2. LED scanning mode for verifying display functionality
3. Press ENTER to scan DATA LINES to verify display functionality
4. Press ENTER to scan SACN LINES to verify display functionality
5. Press ENTER to scan LEDs to verify display functionality
6. After pressing ENTER the TIME window shows test and the keypad functionality can be tested
(the value displayed changes when a button is being pressed)
7. Press ENTER to enter IO mode (TIME display shows lift motor potentiometer value, SPEED reads
speed from speed sensor and DISTANCE shows heart rate pulse) See picture below.

Press START to test lower board relay (a click sound) and then press ELEVATION UP for 2
seconds to increase the elevation to 8%. Press ELEVATION DOWN to decrease the elevation
to minimum percentage 0%
Press SPEED UP to increase speed value and SPEED DOWN to decrease speed value.

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Press ENTER to repeat above test or SELECT and SPEED DOWN buttons simultaneously to return
to the normal mode

2.1.3 Lift motor calibration

The lift motor calibration is done manually by following the following steps:

1. Drive the lift motor to 0% from user interface (inclination display must be 0%)
2. Switch off the treadmill and unplug the power cable
3. Remove motor cover
4. Fold up the running deck
5. Loosen two screws (A) attaching the lift motor nut (B) to the incline frame (Figure 2)
6. Adjust the lift motor nut (B) so that there is 9 mm gap between the upper end of the nut and the
lift motor frame (Figure 2)
7. Tighten the screws (A) and verify correct elevation by measuring (Figure 3)

Figure 2 Adjusting lift motor to 0% position

Figure 3 Measuring correct lift motor positions

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Lift motor calibration is needed if any of the following has taken place:
The lift motor has been removed from the frame
The actual and the displayed elevation angle doesn't match

Table 1 Lift motor potentiometer value table

Elevation Lift motor I/O
0% 90 30 (1,1 0,1 k )
1% 170 30
2% 240 30
3% 320 30
4% 400 30
5% 490 30
6% 590 30
7% 700 30
8% 810 30
9% 940 30
10 % 1090 30
11 % 1240 30
12 % 1420 30 (8,54 0,1 k )

The values in the Table 1 are reference information for troubleshooting only. Resistance is measured
from black and white wires (see picture below)

Figure 4 The lift motor potentiometer resistance at 0% inclination (measurement between black and white wire)

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3 ERROR TEXTS
To facilitate the maintenance, error codes on display refer to internally found malfunctions; error codes
as such aren't malfunctions, they merely point to observed problem. As a general rule, when a source of
malfunction is located, it should not be repaired, but instead replaced with a new component. Error texts
can be removed from the display by disconnecting the treadmill power cable for about 10 seconds.

When an error text occurs, the first thing to do, if not any obvious visible reasons found, is to try to repeat
it after being switched off and on again.

E1
Instruction in the owner's manual:

"Speed sensor error. Unplug the electrical cord from the wall outlet and from the treadmill,
wait 1 minute and turn the power switch on again. If treadmill recovers to normal
operation, you may continue to use the treadmill. Otherwise, call the dealer for service."

The error will appear if the upper board can not receive pulses from the speed sensor for 10 seconds.

Possible reasons:
Speed sensor not properly assembled, the distance between the magnet and the speed sensor
should be less than 3mm.
Speed sensor cable disconnected
Meter cable has a poor connection at some point
Magnet missing from the front roller pulley
Front roller not rotating at all due to loose drive belt

Check the distance between the speed sensor and the flywheel and ensure that the speed sensor is
properly attached to the motor frame. Check also speed sensor connections.

Error can be reset also by re-inserting the safety key.

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Instruction in the owner's manual:

" Lift motor error. Unplug the electrical cord from the wall outlet and from the treadmill,
wait 1 minute and turn the power switch on again. If treadmill recovers to normal
operation, you may continue to use the treadmill. Otherwise, call the dealer for service."

The error message appears when voltage is being supplied to the lift motor but it doesnt move.

Possible reasons:
Lift motor power cable disconnected
Lift motor electronically damaged preventing the movement

Error can be reset only by disconnecting the power cable.

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Instruction in the owner's manual:

"Lift motor error. Unplug the electrical cord from the wall outlet and from the treadmill,
wait 1 minute and turn the power switch on again. If treadmill recovers to normal
operation, you may continue to use the treadmill. Otherwise, call the dealer for service."

The values the lift motor potentiometer is sending are not within the preset limits. Check the
potentiometer I/O value from the service menu (Chapter 2.1.2) and compare it to minimum and
maximum reference values in chapter 2.1.3. The potentiometer value is also displayed on the user
interface when error 7 appears.

If the readout from the potentiometer is 1 the software is not picking any signal from the potentiometer
Possible reasons:
Lift motor rotation sensor (potentiometer) cable disconnected
Lift motor rotation sensor has poor internal contact thus providing incorrect values
The second connection cable between user interface and lower board disconnected
The potentiometer has lost its calibration and rotated to minimum

If the readout from the potentiometer has lost its calibration setting and it differs from reference values
adjust potentiometer (Figure 5) to obtain correct value.

Figure 5 Lift motor potentiometer adjustment and how it affects on readout value
If the potentiometer has lost its position it can be lifted up after removing two attachment screws. Turn
the potentiometer shaft to obtain correct setting and place the potentiometer back to the lift motor. To
ensure that potentiometer maintains correct calibration setting a small amount of glue should be added
to shaft before inserting it back to its counterpart.

Error can be reset also by re-inserting the safety key.

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4 APPENDICES

1. LOWER BOARD AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS

Figure 6 Lower board connectors and components

2. TECHNICAL DATA
Control
Length (storage position) 190 cm (82 cm)
Height (storage position) ...............144 cm (186 cm)
Width ............................................ 86 cm
Weight .......................................... 99 kg
Running surface ........................... 51 x 141 cm
Speed ........................................... 0.8-20.0 km/h
Incline range ................................. 0-12 %
Motor............................................. 3.0 HP

Pacer
Length (storage position) 190 cm (82 cm)
Height (storage position) ...............144 cm (186 cm)
Width ............................................ 86 cm
Weight .......................................... 99 kg
Running surface ........................... 51 x 141 cm

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Speed ........................................... 0.8-20.0 km/h

Incline range ................................. 0-12 %
Motor............................................. 3.0 HP

Trail
Length (storage position) .............. 183 cm (82 cm)
Height (storage position) ...............144 cm (186 cm)
Width .............................................82 cm
Weight ...........................................94 kg
Running surface ............................48 x 134 cm
Speed ........................................... 0.8-18 km/h
Incline range ................................. 0-12 %
Motor............................................. 2.5 HP

Ambition
Length (storage position) .............. NA
Height (storage position) ...............NA
Width .............................................NA
Weight ...........................................NA
Running surface ............................51 x 135 cm / 20 x 53
Speed ........................................... 0.8-16 km/h
Incline range ................................. 0-10 %
Motor............................................. 2.5 HP

The Control, Pacer, Trail and Ambition treadmills meet the requirements of the EUs EMC Directives on
electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) and electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits (73/23/EEC). This product therefore carries the CE label.

The Control, Pacer, Trail and Ambition treadmills meet EN precision and safety standards (EN-957).

3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Treadmill is making knocking noise

- he best way to start finding the root cause of the problem is to listen to the frequence of the
noise. For example, the running belt seam overlaps a roller twice per revolution, should this be
the frequency of the noise, the belt needs to be adjusted or replaced. If the noise has significantly
higher frequency it is likely to be caused by a damaged front or rear roller bearing.
- Adjust the rear foot to make the treadmill deck even with the floor

Heart rate readings are inaccurate

- The motor wires needs to be wrapped through a ferrite ring and twisted around each other in
order to prevent possible heart rate reading interference
- Home appliances, e.g. TV and mobile phone, and electric network can generate interference. Try
using equipment in different environment

Circuit breaker (10A) trips repeatedly

- Check that the treadmill is running mechanically free
- Check belt lubrication

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- If the wall outlet voltage is lower than normal the required current is higher and might cause the
breaker to trip

Static electricity
- Lubricate deck according to instructions in owners manual
- Eliminate static electricity generators; user should not use nylon clothing and/or should try
another pair of different type of training shoes
- Ensure that the frame grounding wires are contacting steel by
removing possible paint between the wire connector and
frame (see picture)

Figure 7 Proper grounding eliminates static electricity

4. SPARE PART DIAGRAMS

Please refer to the next page.

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